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Plans / Projects 13 Sep 2024

Plan lays out future for Clevedon Village

Plan put in place for future of Clevedon community space.

Community 13 Sep 2024

Aotea youth voice represented

Auckland Council has a Youth Advisory Panel, and Aotea-born Taimarino Cleave is part of it.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Manukau Civic Centre restored for all

The Manukau Civic Centre is now fully open after several years of restoration.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Showgrounds plan takes new approach

A plan around the development of the Clevedon A & P Showgrounds has been rewritten after community feedback.

Community 12 Sep 2024

A fresh new chapter for $1.9m Ōtāhuhu’s Criterion Square

In the heart of Ōtāhuhu, Criterion Square has been reborn. Thanks to Māngere-Ōtāhuhu Local Board committing $1.9 million to the project, with the support of Ōtāhuhu Business Association and Mana Whenua.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Scouting out grant funding

Ōrākei Sea Scouts welcomes 100 boys and girls to its base on the edge of Ōrākei Basin every week to take part in sailing and rowing in the summer, and land-based skills in the colder months.

Community 12 Sep 2024

Records broken at West Auckland citizenship ceremony

Records have been broken with the first citizenship ceremony held at Trusts Arena attended by around 900 people.  

Community 11 Sep 2024

Popular sports clubs get new leases

Two significant Franklin sports facilities have been granted new leases.

Events

27 Sep 2024

Senior Wellness Day

Explore local senior groups and connect with senior support organisations!

27 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Time Warp: October School Holidays at Te Manawa

Join us for these exciting school holiday events.

26 Jan 2024 - 29 Nov 2024

Family History Help

Need help researching your family tree? Library staff and volunteers from the Papakura Branch of...

28 Sep 2024

Ara Lodge 348 I.C. Heritage Walk

Join us for a walking tour through the heart of Auckland city’s heritage precinct.

28 Sep 2024

Artist talk with Haare Williams: Te Mauri o te Wai – The Spiritual Essence of Papatūānuku-Earth.

Join artist Haare William's as he discusses his practice, inspirations and the properties of Wai...

28 Sep 2024

Chinese Book Swap

To celebrate Chinese Language Week (September 22–28, 2024), Whangaparaoa Library will host a Chin...

28 Sep 2024

Cornwall Park Heritage Day: Recreation

Join us for a Heritage Day of recreation!

28 Sep 2024

Creative Clay Garden Markers

Join potter Jackie Muller and make a set of eight clay plant markers to personalise your garden.